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XSEED Games Releases Ark of the Ages on iOS
Torrance, Calif., (March 29, in the year of our Lord
2013) – XSEED Games, an independent-minded publisher,
is pleased to announce today that the company’s first mobile
title, the full-featured action RPG, Ark of the Ages, has been
released for iOS devices on the App Store and is now available
for download at a price of $1.99. Developed in Japan by
Meteorise, Ark of the Ages offers 3D console-style graphics on
the go and a deep roleplaying experience that sends players into
the depths of deadly dungeons and offers an immersive battle
system.
Set in a visually-striking fantasy world, Ark of the Ages puts
players in the shoes of a young knight of the Royal Order who
has been dispatched to Emilie village to investigate a series of
recent incidents. Located near the village are the remnants of a
massive ancient tower known as the Tower of Magic, which was
constructed by the great wizard Sorienz a millennium prior. It
is here that players will be challenged to prove their worth to
the Royal Order.
In Ark of the Ages, players delve deep into a series of
mysterious dungeons in search of loot, prosperity and furious
battle. These dungeons are vast, winding complexes in which
exploration is played from a third-person perspective, and
players will be tasked with navigating and avoiding various
pitfalls such as swinging blades and endless chasms with
intuitive console-style dual analog touch inputs. Filled with
monsters such as skeletal knights, goblins and golems, each
dungeon presents its own unique challenges, and players will
frequently find themselves entering into battle. Upon
encountering an enemy, the camera shifts from a third- to
first-person perspective, putting players directly in the
battle. Offensive combat is executed through a series of swipes
across the screen simulating blade slashes, and attacks can be
directly blocked through properly timed use of the characters’
shield.
Throughout their adventure, players will encounter all kinds of
loot with which to customize their character, and items, weapons
and equipment are completely customizable. By equipping items
and weapons found in dungeons or purchased in shops, players are
able to mold characters to their preferred play-style. The game
also features a social aspect, taking full advantage of the GREE
community platform to allow players to connect to their friends
online. As the number of friends present increases, players gain
a variety of bonuses such as increased frequency of special
attacks.
Boasting 24 unique dungeons, epic first-person combat and a
deeply customizable RPG experience, Ark of the Ages is available
now on iOS devices on the App Store as well as select Android
devices on Google Play at a price of $1.99, and is published by
XSEED Games in North America.